Type of Work: Transportation

Laying sidewalk in front of Spaulding’s in Morley

Laying sidewalk in front of Spaulding’s in Morley

Workers pour concrete into forms to build sidewalk in front of Spaulding’s Store in downtown Morley. Two workers use hoes to mix concrete in mixing tub. The Erwin House appears in the background. Circa 1900-1910. Morley, NY. Photo from the collection of Jo Ann Waite Zenger.

Running a bike shop in Keene Valley

Running a bike shop in Keene Valley

Mark Nassan runs a bike shop – “bicycles, human powered.” He’s been making bikes, doing repairs, and teaching the biking lifestyle at Leepoff Cycles, a custom bike shop in Keene Valley, for 21 years. Listen to Mark’s story here.

Main Street in Cranberry Lake

Main Street in Cranberry Lake

Main Street (now Route 3) in Cranberry Lake when it was a dirt road. Catholic Church and schoolhouse can be seen on left. In 1926, it became the first paved road in the Town of Clifton. The two children appear to be pulling a baby carriage or wagon down the middle of the road. Note […]

Men with Engine No. 5 in Wanakena

Men with Engine No. 5 in Wanakena

Engine No. 5 with engineer, standing at left, named Eugene (nicknamed Chubs). He was known for always wearing a bowler hat. The other men are unidentified. Circa 1910. Wanakena, NY.

Guys Ice Cream Trucks in Plattsburgh

Guy’s Ice Cream Trucks in Plattsburgh

Guy’s Ice Cream Trucks in front of City Hall in Plattsburgh. The company operated from 1930 until 1979. Circa 1930s. Plattsburgh, NY. Clinton County Historical Association. Brewer Collection.

First Air Mail Service in Plattsburgh

First Air Mail Service in Plattsburgh

People in front of first air mail service plane before its first flight. Writing on the plane reads “Burlington-Champlain taxi service/Lake Placid, Montreal, Malone, Rutland, Albany”. When this photo was taken, the airport was on the north end of Plattsburgh. Circa 1920s. Plattsburgh, NY. Clinton County Historical Association. Brewer Collection.

Union Auto Garage in Plattsburgh

Union Auto Garage in Plattsburgh

Workers at the Union Auto Garage. Two men stand by an automobile while one holds gas pump. Circa 1920-1930. Margaret Street in Plattsburgh, NY. Clinton County Historical Association. Brewer Collection.

A. Mason & Sons Truck in Peru

A. Mason & Sons Lumber Company truck in Peru

A. Mason & Sons Lumber Company, Plattsburgh & Peru, truck with workers posing next to it. At their lumber yard in Peru. Circa 1930-1940. Peru, NY. Clinton County Historical Association. Brewer Collection.